What can the C's do at this point to get better? I am not so sure that there is much they can do, short of trading Bass and/or picks to get a rebounder/defender at the 5. I cannot see anyone else on the roster being traded.

They needed Bradley to come back and be himself. Check. They needed Green to rebound from surgery and become more consistent. Starting to look like that's happening. They needed Terry and Lee to settle into roles and become part of a deep guard rotation. Check. Sullinger has stepped up to become a better player than a lot of us expected so early on. Bonus.

Is Melo in the wings? Can we realistically expect that he can help this year? Not so sure. I think there may be a minor deal or maybe the C's wait to see what Vets are bought out. I just cannot see Danny making a huge deal.

What can the C's do at this point to get better? I am not so sure that there is much they can do, short of trading Bass and/or picks to get a rebounder/defender at the 5. I cannot see anyone else on the roster being traded.

They needed Bradley to come back and be himself. Check. They needed Green to rebound from surgery and become more consistent. Starting to look like that's happening. They needed Terry and Lee to settle into roles and become part of a deep guard rotation. Check. Sullinger has stepped up to become a better player than a lot of us expected so early on. Bonus.

Is Melo in the wings? Can we realistically expect that he can help this year? Not so sure. I think there may be a minor deal or maybe the C's wait to see what Vets are bought out. I just cannot see Danny making a huge deal.

I don't think we can realistically expect Melo to be a factor this year. Hope I am wrong. The dude hasn't even got on the floor yet I don't think. From the little I have seen this year I am not sure he will be ready next year. He is just so raw. That is why they brought in the other guy recently instead of bringing up Melo. If he was close to adding something to this team I think Danny would have brought him up.

Kirk is a great poster and adds a lot to the forum. He is reporting something and has an opinion. I respect that opinion, even if I dont' agree with it. I think DA will do something because he always has.

Of course Ainge would say that the roster is fine. He is trying to take a posture that the team has players that are finally adjusted. The higher value of tradeable players is the best way to maximize trade value.

The only thing Ainge may be signaling is a small move, because dismantling the team when they are finally winning would make him see careless. The fact to hold onto for Kirk and others who are satisfied with what we have now is that KG cannot play a whole season without a back up and big who can play minutes with him. A Dalembert type player at a minimum must be coming.

Of course Ainge would say that the roster is fine. He is trying to take a posture that the team has players that are finally adjusted. The higher value of tradeable players is the best way to maximize trade value.

The only thing Ainge may be signaling is a small move, because dismantling the team when they are finally winning would make him see careless. The fact to hold onto for Kirk and others who are satisfied with what we have now is that KG cannot play a whole season without a back up and big who can play minutes with him. A Dalembert type player at a minimum must be coming.

I would even settle for a Bass-Gooden swap.

I think a smaller trade is more likely but we may all regret it. A bigger future changing trade for the franchise may be out there.

Of course Ainge would say that the roster is fine. He is trying to take a posture that the team has players that are finally adjusted. The higher value of tradeable players is the best way to maximize trade value.

The only thing Ainge may be signaling is a small move, because dismantling the team when they are finally winning would make him see careless. The fact to hold onto for Kirk and others who are satisfied with what we have now is that KG cannot play a whole season without a back up and big who can play minutes with him. A Dalembert type player at a minimum must be coming.

I would even settle for a Bass-Gooden swap.

I think a smaller trade is more likely but we may all regret it. A bigger future changing trade for the franchise may be out there.

i like to think that because the Cs own the red claws and call the shots in maine, they can accelerate melo's progress by specifically dictating how he is to be coached and handled. if his developement continues at it's current pace i'll guess that he'll be brought up for a bonafide lookSee in march and if that goes well, the big man improvement we are seeking will fall to melo AND a budget level big danny brings in.

also, wouldn't it be terrific if wilcox could figure some way to stay on the court? yes, it would but no, he never has in a 15 yr career.

Kirk is a great poster and adds a lot to the forum. He is reporting something and has an opinion. I respect that opinion, even if I dont' agree with it. I think DA will do something because he always has.

The problem is everytime you say the Celts need a big man or Ainge will trade for one, Kirk will automatically post "We don't need to make a trade."

It's irritating because he does it every single time someone says the Celts need to get a big man.

The problem is that there is no problem absent one that you are attempting to make. Kirk has an opinion that is intractable and for some reason that bothers you. Get over yourself and grow up. Yeah, but(yeah but nothing). End of story.

Of course Ainge would say that the roster is fine. He is trying to take a posture that the team has players that are finally adjusted. The higher value of tradeable players is the best way to maximize trade value.

The only thing Ainge may be signaling is a small move, because dismantling the team when they are finally winning would make him see careless. The fact to hold onto for Kirk and others who are satisfied with what we have now is that KG cannot play a whole season without a back up and big who can play minutes with him. A Dalembert type player at a minimum must be coming.

Definitely agree with you about KG needing a backup. To acquire an elite big man would require trading a significant player currently on the Celtics roster. I don't see this happening. Another big man would be an adequate backup is probably the type of player that Aigne will be targeting. Although, I am not sure who would be traded.

Kirk is a great poster and adds a lot to the forum. He is reporting something and has an opinion. I respect that opinion, even if I dont' agree with it. I think DA will do something because he always has.

Kirk is one of the best..... On the red Sox board too...... Danny is just waiting for the right deal (big man +) to move the all world AAU point guard, RONDO !!!!